HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR

HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR

Salary

$5,163.60 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OHR 100626 BB

Department

Division of Administration

Division

Office of Human Resources

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources has a vacancy. This position will be filled in the Compensation and Staffing unit. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-619.

This position is responsible for overseeing the staffing/recruitment, classification/compensation, performance management, and personnel policy development functions.

The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state's capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following Competencies

• Communicating Effectively - The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability - The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Following Policies and Procedures - The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments - The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of human resources experience; OR

An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of human resources experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The incumbent of this position is part of a full service human resources office and program for a group of very complex and highly visible entities that includes the Division of Administration (DOA), the Office of the Governor, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), University of Louisiana System Office, and various Executive Department agencies. Clientele include approximately 2,500 employees, classified and unclassified.

• Oversee all recruitment functions to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and agency policies.
• Monitor recruitment requests and provide expert advice to hiring managers.
• Work with Civil Service to resolve issues regarding minimum qualifications and other recruitment issues.
• Consult with clients on complex selection procedures used to fill vacancies ensuring a diverse work force.
• Counsel and advise agency personnel and job applicants on Civil Service rules/policies, federal and state laws, DOA policies and procedures as they apply to assigned programs.
• Review personnel action requests to ensure compliance with all Civil Service rules regarding classified appointments.
• Oversee all aspects of agency classification and compensation programs.
• Make recommendations to agency officials relative to pay options, cost analysis, and pay equity issues.
• Oversee classified position allocations and development and implementation of job assessments.
• Advise department, agency, and client executive management in matters related to classification and compensation including position allocations, job study needs, and compensation mechanisms.
• Oversee the administration of the DOA and client agencies' Unclassified Authority programs.
• Monitor accuracy of data in LaGov HCM to ensure compliance with rules and standards.
• Oversee the performance management program.
• Maintain working knowledge of Continuous Performance Management (CPM) system workflow and report creation capabilities.
• Provide suggestions and feedback regarding process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee development and implementation of all personnel policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, state laws, and Civil Service rules.
• Review and interpret federal laws, state laws, Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures related to assigned programs in order to advise management as needed.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of the Division of Administration, Office of Human Resources website.
• Oversee the OHR records retention program for all personnel records and Human Resources program documents.
• Identify training needs related to assigned programs. Oversee development and implementation of training programs.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire, by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee, or by detail to special duty of a current permanent status employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) in the amount of $2,383.20 biweekly.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify system.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Brandon Blanchard

HR Manager

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

Email: brandon.blanchard@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

02

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

04

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

06

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

08

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

Please indicate which of the following Compensation/Staffing functions you have prior experience performing:

• no prior experience
• counseling clients on Civil Service staffing policy and interpretation of Chapter 22 of Civil Service Rules
• counseling clients on various appointment types and interpretation of Chapter 23 of Civil Service Rules
• posting vacancies to the Louisiana Jobs job board using NeoGov
• evaluating applications for meeting minimum qualifications requirements
• counseling clients on position classification process
• advising clients on the job assessment process
• counseling clients on pay mechanisms (Chapter 6 of Civil Service Rules)
• advising clients on the compensation system and how to approach concerns and problems with the system
• analyzing salary data and generating pay reports
• developing/updating pay policies or other personnel policies
• advising employees of Continuous Performance Management (CPM) requirements/guidelines

10

Please describe in detail your Compensation/Staffing experience as a human resources professional. Please list the agency/employer for which you performed these duties and include the time frames the duties were performed. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.

11

Please indicate the length of your human resources experience in Compensation/Staffing.

• no prior experience
• less than 1 year experience
• at least 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• at least 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• at least 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• at least 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• five or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm